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Established in 1801, Marine Barracks Washington, is the "Oldest Post of the Corps" and has been the residence of every commandant of the Marine Corps since 1806. The selection of the site for the Barracks was a matter of personal interest to President Thomas Jefferson, who rode through Washington with Lt. Col. William Ward Burrows, the second commandant of the Marine Corps, in search of a suitable location. The site now occupied was approved due to its proximity to the Washington Navy Yard and because it was within easy marching distance of the Capitol.

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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joshua Aikman, a rifleman with Guard Company, Marine Barracks Washington, center, with his father, Kevin Aikman, left, and step-mother, Rhonda Aikman, right, pose for a photo after receiving the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal during an award ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Sept. 3, 2026. The Marines were awarded for their decisive actions as part of a reaction team that safely neutralized an armed threat on the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brynn L. Bouchard)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joshua Aikman, a rifleman with Guard Company, Marine Barracks Washington, center, with his father, Kevin Aikman, left, and step-mother, Rhonda Aikman, right, pose for a photo after receiving the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal during an award ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Sept. 3, 2026. The Marines were awarded for their decisive actions as part of a reaction team that safely neutralized an armed threat on the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brynn L. Bouchard)

Photo by Cpl. Brynn L. Bouchard

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Verastegui, a rifleman with Guard Company, Marine Barracks Washington, shakes hands with Col. Jason Copeland, commanding officer of Marine Barracks Washington, left, after receiving the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal during an award ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Sept. 3, 2026. Verastegui was awarded for his decisive actions as part of a reaction team that safely neutralized an armed threat on the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brynn L. Bouchard)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Verastegui, a rifleman with Guard Company, Marine Barracks Washington, shakes hands with Col. Jason Copeland, commanding officer of Marine Barracks Washington, left, after receiving the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal during an award ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Sept. 3, 2026. Verastegui was awarded for his decisive actions as part of a reaction team that safely neutralized an armed threat on the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brynn L. Bouchard)

Photo by Cpl. Brynn Bouchard

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ian L. Caudy, a rifleman with Guard Company, Marine Barracks Washington, shakes hands with Col. Jason Copeland, commanding officer of Marine Barracks Washington, left, after receiving the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal during an award ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Sept. 3, 2026. Caudy was awarded for his decisive actions as part of a reaction team that safely neutralized an armed threat on the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brynn L. Bouchard)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ian L. Caudy, a rifleman with Guard Company, Marine Barracks Washington, shakes hands with Col. Jason Copeland, commanding officer of Marine Barracks Washington, left, after receiving the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal during an award ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Sept. 3, 2026. Caudy was awarded for his decisive actions as part of a reaction team that safely neutralized an armed threat on the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brynn L. Bouchard)

Photo by Cpl. Brynn Bouchard

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jason Copeland, commanding officer of Marine Barracks Washington, right, speaks to Guard Company after awarding Marines the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal during an award ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Sept. 3, 2026. The Marines were awarded for their decisive actions as part of a reaction team that safely neutralized an armed threat on the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brynn L. Bouchard)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jason Copeland, commanding officer of Marine Barracks Washington, right, speaks to Guard Company after awarding Marines the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal during an award ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Sept. 3, 2026. The Marines were awarded for their decisive actions as part of a reaction team that safely neutralized an armed threat on the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brynn L. Bouchard)

Photo by Cpl. Brynn Bouchard

U.S. Marines with Guard Company, Marine Barracks Washington pose for a photo with Sgt. Maj. Juan P. Segura, sergeant major, Marine Barracks Washington, left, and Col. Jason Copeland, commanding officer of Marine Barracks Washington, right, after an award ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Sept. 3, 2026. The Marines were awarded for their decisive actions as part of a reaction team that safely neutralized an armed threat on the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brynn L. Bouchard)

U.S. Marines with Guard Company, Marine Barracks Washington pose for a photo with Sgt. Maj. Juan P. Segura, sergeant major, Marine Barracks Washington, left, and Col. Jason Copeland, commanding officer of Marine Barracks Washington, right, after an award ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Sept. 3, 2026. The Marines were awarded for their decisive actions as part of a reaction team that safely neutralized an armed threat on the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brynn L. Bouchard)

Photo by Cpl. Brynn Bouchard

U.S. Marines with 1st Platoon, Guard Company, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., pose for a group photo at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Sept. 3, 2026. The platoon gathered to recognize Marines who were awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for their decisive actions as part of a reaction team that safely neutralized an armed threat on the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brynn L. Bouchard)

U.S. Marines with 1st Platoon, Guard Company, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., pose for a group photo at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Sept. 3, 2026. The platoon gathered to recognize Marines who were awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for their decisive actions as part of a reaction team that safely neutralized an armed threat on the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brynn L. Bouchard)

Photo by Cpl. Brynn Bouchard

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Logan Carpenter, a rifleman with Guard Company, Marine Barracks Washington, shakes hands with Col. Jason Copeland, commanding officer of Marine Barracks Washington, left, after receiving the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal during an award ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Sept. 3, 2026. Carpenter was awarded for his decisive actions as part of a reaction team that safely neutralized an armed threat on the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brynn L. Bouchard)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Logan Carpenter, a rifleman with Guard Company, Marine Barracks Washington, shakes hands with Col. Jason Copeland, commanding officer of Marine Barracks Washington, left, after receiving the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal during an award ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Sept. 3, 2026. Carpenter was awarded for his decisive actions as part of a reaction team that safely neutralized an armed threat on the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brynn L. Bouchard)

Photo by Cpl. Brynn Bouchard

U.S. Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Platoon, 1st Marine Division, pose for a photograph following platoon-level training at the King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Centre in Amman, Jordan, 2021. (Courtesy photo by Lance Cpl. Noah Smith)

U.S. Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Platoon, 1st Marine Division, pose for a photograph following platoon-level training at the King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Centre in Amman, Jordan, 2021. (Courtesy photo by Lance Cpl. Noah Smith)

Photo by Courtesy Asset by Lance Cpl. Noah Smith

U.S. Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Platoon, 1st Marine Division, pose for a photograph at Hamid Karzai International Airport during Non-combatant Evacuation Operations in Kabul, Afghanistan, 2021. The photo was taken prior to the suicide bombing at Abbey Gate while Marines secured the airfield and processed evacuees. (Courtesy photo by Lance Cpl. Noah Smith)

U.S. Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Platoon, 1st Marine Division, pose for a photograph at Hamid Karzai International Airport during Non-combatant Evacuation Operations in Kabul, Afghanistan, 2021. The photo was taken prior to the suicide bombing at Abbey Gate while Marines secured the airfield and processed evacuees. (Courtesy photo by Lance Cpl. Noah Smith)

Photo by Courtesy Asset by Lance Cpl. Noah Smith

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Ford Higgins, offgoing company commander, Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington, left, presents the guidon to Capt. Vinceint Sweat, incoming company commander, Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington during a change of command ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 2, 2026. Alpha Company is home to several of the Marine Corps' premiere ceremonial units, the official United States Marine Corps Color Guard and the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, with two additional platoons of infantry Marines. This transition of leadership represents Alpha Company's continued commitment to the highest standards of the "Oldest Post of the Corps." (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Ford Higgins, offgoing company commander, Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington, left, presents the guidon to Capt. Vinceint Sweat, incoming company commander, Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington during a change of command ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 2, 2026. Alpha Company is home to several of the Marine Corps' premiere ceremonial units, the official United States Marine Corps Color Guard and the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, with two additional platoons of infantry Marines. This transition of leadership represents Alpha Company's continued commitment to the highest standards of the "Oldest Post of the Corps." (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

Photo by Cpl. Christopher Prelle

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Trelaine Buffaloe, maintenance chief, Headquarters and Service Company, Marine Barracks Washington, delivers a weekend safety brief during a battalion formation at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 2, 2026. Marines around 8th & I are recognized monthly during battalion formations. These formations also serve as an opportunity to communicate command priorities, foster esprit de corps, and reinforce the discipline, professionalism, and commitment to excellence expected of every Marine assigned to Marine Barracks Washington. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Trelaine Buffaloe, maintenance chief, Headquarters and Service Company, Marine Barracks Washington, delivers a weekend safety brief during a battalion formation at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 2, 2026. Marines around 8th & I are recognized monthly during battalion formations. These formations also serve as an opportunity to communicate command priorities, foster esprit de corps, and reinforce the discipline, professionalism, and commitment to excellence expected of every Marine assigned to Marine Barracks Washington. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

Photo by Cpl. Christopher Prelle

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Cedric K. Hargrove Jr., left, company commander for Headquarters and Service Company, stands at attention with incoming company commander, Maj. William Butler, during a change of command ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 1, 2026. Butler relieved Hargrove, whose future assignment will serve as the 3rd Landing Support Battalion's landing support company commander in Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brynn L. Bouchard)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Cedric K. Hargrove Jr., left, company commander for Headquarters and Service Company, stands at attention with incoming company commander, Maj. William Butler, during a change of command ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 1, 2026. Butler relieved Hargrove, whose future assignment will serve as the 3rd Landing Support Battalion's landing support company commander in Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brynn L. Bouchard)

Photo by Cpl. Brynn Bouchard

U.S. Marines with the United States Marine Corps Body Bearers, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, pose for a photo at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 10, 2026. The Body Bearers maintain rigorous physical standards to execute ceremonial duties with precision and dignity. With the motto "Last to Let You Down" at the heart of their mission, the Body Bearers train relentlessly to preserve the dignity of every Marine’s final journey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brynn L. Bouchard)

U.S. Marines with the United States Marine Corps Body Bearers, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, pose for a photo at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 10, 2026. The Body Bearers maintain rigorous physical standards to execute ceremonial duties with precision and dignity. With the motto "Last to Let You Down" at the heart of their mission, the Body Bearers train relentlessly to preserve the dignity of every Marine’s final journey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brynn L. Bouchard)

Photo by Cpl. Brynn Bouchard

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Michael Rosie, ceremonial bugler, "The Commandant's Own” United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, Marine Barracks Washington, renders "taps" during the Sunset Parade at the United States Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, June 23, 2026. His Excellency Jose Manuel Romualdez, Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the United States of America served as the guest of honor, with Mr. James B. Balocki, executive director, Marine Corps Installations Command, hosting the Sunset Parade. Sunset Parades held by 8th & I reflect the legacy of Marines and the enduring standard of honor, courage, and commitment represented by Marines at the “Oldest Post of the Corps.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Michael Rosie, ceremonial bugler, "The Commandant's Own” United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, Marine Barracks Washington, renders "taps" during the Sunset Parade at the United States Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, June 23, 2026. His Excellency Jose Manuel Romualdez, Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the United States of America served as the guest of honor, with Mr. James B. Balocki, executive director, Marine Corps Installations Command, hosting the Sunset Parade. Sunset Parades held by 8th & I reflect the legacy of Marines and the enduring standard of honor, courage, and commitment represented by Marines at the “Oldest Post of the Corps.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

Photo by Cpl. Christopher Prelle

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Carrie C. Batson, outgoing commanding officer of Marine Barracks Washington, delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 16, 2026. Batson has served as commanding officer from 2024-2026, leading 8th & I through historic milestones including several multi-million-dollar renovation projects to improve installation functionality and Marine quality of life, alongside ceremonies for the 60th Presidential Inauguration and several state-funerals. The ceremony took place as the “Oldest Post of the Corps” celebrates 225 years since its founding, a milestone that falls during America's 250th anniversary of independence and just one year after the Marine Corps 250th birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Landon Heredia)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Carrie C. Batson, outgoing commanding officer of Marine Barracks Washington, delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 16, 2026. Batson has served as commanding officer from 2024-2026, leading 8th & I through historic milestones including several multi-million-dollar renovation projects to improve installation functionality and Marine quality of life, alongside ceremonies for the 60th Presidential Inauguration and several state-funerals. The ceremony took place as the “Oldest Post of the Corps” celebrates 225 years since its founding, a milestone that falls during America's 250th anniversary of independence and just one year after the Marine Corps 250th birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Landon Heredia)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Landon Heredia

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Carrie C. Batson, outgoing commanding officer of Marine Barracks Washington, delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 16, 2026. Batson has served as commanding officer from 2024-2026, leading 8th & I through historic milestones including several multi-million-dollar renovation projects to improve installation functionality and Marine quality of life, alongside ceremonies for the 60th Presidential Inauguration and several state-funerals. The ceremony took place as the “Oldest Post of the Corps” celebrates 225 years since its founding, a milestone that falls during America's 250th anniversary of independence and just one year after the Marine Corps 250th birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Landon Heredia)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Carrie C. Batson, outgoing commanding officer of Marine Barracks Washington, delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 16, 2026. Batson has served as commanding officer from 2024-2026, leading 8th & I through historic milestones including several multi-million-dollar renovation projects to improve installation functionality and Marine quality of life, alongside ceremonies for the 60th Presidential Inauguration and several state-funerals. The ceremony took place as the “Oldest Post of the Corps” celebrates 225 years since its founding, a milestone that falls during America's 250th anniversary of independence and just one year after the Marine Corps 250th birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Landon Heredia)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Landon Heredia

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Carrie C. Batson, outgoing commanding officer of Marine Barracks Washington, left, receives the organizational colors from Sgt. Maj. Juan P. Segura, sergeant major of MBW, during a change of command ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 16, 2026. The ceremony included the passing of the organizational colors from the outgoing to the incoming commander, symbolizing the transfer of authority, responsibility, and accountability for the command, and featured marching and musical elements from Marine Barracks Washington. The ceremony took place as the “Oldest Post of the Corps” celebrates 225 years since its founding, a milestone that falls during America's 250th anniversary of independence and just one year after the Marine Corps 250th birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Landon Heredia)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Carrie C. Batson, outgoing commanding officer of Marine Barracks Washington, left, receives the organizational colors from Sgt. Maj. Juan P. Segura, sergeant major of MBW, during a change of command ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 16, 2026. The ceremony included the passing of the organizational colors from the outgoing to the incoming commander, symbolizing the transfer of authority, responsibility, and accountability for the command, and featured marching and musical elements from Marine Barracks Washington. The ceremony took place as the “Oldest Post of the Corps” celebrates 225 years since its founding, a milestone that falls during America's 250th anniversary of independence and just one year after the Marine Corps 250th birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Landon Heredia)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Landon Heredia

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jason C. Copeland, incoming commanding officer of Marine Barracks Washington, left, receives the organizational colors from Col. Carrie C. Batson, outgoing commanding officer of MBW, during a change of command ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 16, 2026. The ceremony included the passing of the organizational colors from the outgoing to the incoming commander, symbolizing the transfer of authority, responsibility, and accountability for the command, and featured marching and musical elements from Marine Barracks Washington. The ceremony took place as the “Oldest Post of the Corps” celebrates 225 years since its founding, a milestone that falls during America's 250th anniversary of independence and just one year after the Marine Corps 250th birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Landon Heredia)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jason C. Copeland, incoming commanding officer of Marine Barracks Washington, left, receives the organizational colors from Col. Carrie C. Batson, outgoing commanding officer of MBW, during a change of command ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 16, 2026. The ceremony included the passing of the organizational colors from the outgoing to the incoming commander, symbolizing the transfer of authority, responsibility, and accountability for the command, and featured marching and musical elements from Marine Barracks Washington. The ceremony took place as the “Oldest Post of the Corps” celebrates 225 years since its founding, a milestone that falls during America's 250th anniversary of independence and just one year after the Marine Corps 250th birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Landon Heredia)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Landon Heredia

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jason C. Copeland, incoming commanding officer of Marine Barracks Washington, delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 16, 2026. Copeland most recently served as the senior Marine Corps advisor for strategy and force development in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy and has commanded Marines in combat, recruiting and infantry units, including Recruiting Station Baltimore and 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines. The ceremony took place as the “Oldest Post of the Corps” celebrates 225 years since its founding, a milestone that falls during America's 250th anniversary of independence and just one year after the Marine Corps 250th birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Landon Heredia)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jason C. Copeland, incoming commanding officer of Marine Barracks Washington, delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 16, 2026. Copeland most recently served as the senior Marine Corps advisor for strategy and force development in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy and has commanded Marines in combat, recruiting and infantry units, including Recruiting Station Baltimore and 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines. The ceremony took place as the “Oldest Post of the Corps” celebrates 225 years since its founding, a milestone that falls during America's 250th anniversary of independence and just one year after the Marine Corps 250th birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Landon Heredia)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Landon Heredia

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Courtney Lawrence, executive officer of “The Commandant’s Own” United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, leads a musical performance during a change of command ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 16, 2026. The ceremony included the passing of the organizational colors from the outgoing to the incoming commander, symbolizing the transfer of authority, responsibility, and accountability for the command, and featured marching and musical elements from Marine Barracks Washington. The ceremony took place as the “Oldest Post of the Corps” celebrates 225 years since its founding, a milestone that falls during America's 250th anniversary of independence and just one year after the Marine Corps 250th birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brynn L. Bouchard)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Courtney Lawrence, executive officer of “The Commandant’s Own” United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, leads a musical performance during a change of command ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 16, 2026. The ceremony included the passing of the organizational colors from the outgoing to the incoming commander, symbolizing the transfer of authority, responsibility, and accountability for the command, and featured marching and musical elements from Marine Barracks Washington. The ceremony took place as the “Oldest Post of the Corps” celebrates 225 years since its founding, a milestone that falls during America's 250th anniversary of independence and just one year after the Marine Corps 250th birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brynn L. Bouchard)

Photo by Cpl. Brynn Bouchard